Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea at Oct 3, 2026, 17:24 UTC, at a depth of 82 km. The epicentre was 80 km (50 mi) NNE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 3, 2026, 17:24 UTC |
| Depth | 82.1 km |
| Coordinates | -6.067, 147.300 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.4 | 19 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.9 | 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 90 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.